Star International School Mirdiff

Star International School, Mirdif is located at 24B Street, Mirdif, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, beside Abaya Mall. The campus sits in the heart of the Mirdif community with easy access to nearby amenities and major roads; it is near Mirdif City Centre and a short drive from Centrepoint Metro Station. The site is described as conveniently situated next to Abaya Mall, offering straightforward access for families commuting from surrounding neighbourhoods.

The school offers classes from FS1 (Early Years) through to Year 13. Admissions information notes assessments and progression through Primary, then Secondary up to Sixth Form.

The school is co-educational and operates as a day school. It follows an enhanced British curriculum and is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP).

The school provides Intensive English language support (EAL) and Arabic as both a first and second language, with Arabic offered in line with KHDA guidelines. An Inclusion Head may join assessments to consider additional needs, and there is a sensory support room on campus to aid students with sensory needs.

Star International School, Mirdif is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a global network of schools.

No formal religious affiliation is listed for the school.

School timings vary by year group. KHDA/Admissions information indicates that start and end times are not uniform across all year groups.

The school offers a school bus service in partnership with Busco. Buses comply with RTA regulations, feature GPS and RFID tracking, CCTV, a safety button, and an on-board female attendant. Registration is via a transport form, and the bus coordinators can be contacted at the numbers provided or via busform@busco.ae.

Application and registration fees
- Non‑refundable Registration Fee: AED 500 (payable at acceptance).
- Non‑refundable Assessment Fee: AED 500 (payable at acceptance).
- Non‑refundable Medical Fee: AED 500 (annual).
- Enrollment deposit for new pupils: 10% of the forthcoming academic year's tuition, payable within seven days of receiving an offer; this deposit is deductible from the first term's fees and is non‑refundable unless the family must move outside the Emirate of Dubai before the start of the academic year.
- Re‑enrolment fee for existing pupils: 5% of the fee to secure a place for the following academic year; this is deductible from the first term's fees and is non‑refundable except where the family must move outside the Emirate before the start of the year.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and term instalments) – Academic year 2025–26
- Currency: AED.
- Each entry lists: KHDA‑approved annual fee; KHDA discount; discounted annual tuition; Digital & Physical Resource fee (annual); term instalments (Term 1 due 01 Aug 2025, Term 2 due 01 Dec 2025, Term 3 due 01 Mar 2026).

- FS1 (Ages 3–4): KHDA approved AED 34,179; discount AED 3,309; discounted tuition AED 30,870; Digital & Physical Resource fee AED 700. Term 1: AED 12,348; Term 2: AED 9,261; Term 3: AED 9,261.
- FS2 (Ages 4–5): KHDA approved AED 35,014; discount AED 1,934; discounted tuition AED 33,080; Resource fee AED 700. Term 1: AED 13,232; Term 2: AED 9,924; Term 3: AED 9,924.
- Year 1: KHDA approved AED 40,193; discount AED 3,693; discounted tuition AED 36,500; Resource fee AED 850. Term 1: AED 14,600; Term 2: AED 10,950; Term 3: AED 10,950.
- Year 2: KHDA approved AED 40,193; discount AED 3,693; discounted tuition AED 36,500; Resource fee AED 850. Term 1: AED 14,600; Term 2: AED 10,950; Term 3: AED 10,950.
- Year 3: KHDA approved AED 45,864; discount AED 4,674; discounted tuition AED 41,190; Resource fee AED 950. Term 1: AED 16,476; Term 2: AED 12,357; Term 3: AED 12,357.
- Year 4: KHDA approved AED 45,864; discount AED 4,674; discounted tuition AED 41,190; Resource fee AED 950. Term 1: AED 16,476; Term 2: AED 12,357; Term 3: AED 12,357.
- Year 5: KHDA approved AED 52,706; discount AED 7,106; discounted tuition AED 45,600; Resource fee AED 1,000. Term 1: AED 18,240; Term 2: AED 13,680; Term 3: AED 13,680.
- Year 6: KHDA approved AED 52,706; discount AED 6,836; discounted tuition AED 45,870; Resource fee AED 1,000. Term 1: AED 18,348; Term 2: AED 13,761; Term 3: AED 13,761.
- Year 7: KHDA approved AED 57,325; discount AED 8,595; discounted tuition AED 48,730; Resource fee AED 1,200. Term 1: AED 19,492; Term 2: AED 14,619; Term 3: AED 14,619.
- Year 8: KHDA approved AED 57,325; discount AED 8,595; discounted tuition AED 48,730; Resource fee AED 1,200. Term 1: AED 19,492; Term 2: AED 14,619; Term 3: AED 14,619.
- Year 9: KHDA approved AED 59,489; discount AED 8,549; discounted tuition AED 50,940; Resource fee AED 1,200. Term 1: AED 20,376; Term 2: AED 15,282; Term 3: AED 15,282.
- Year 10: KHDA approved AED 59,489; discount AED 5,759; discounted tuition AED 53,730; Resource fee AED 1,200. Term 1: AED 21,492; Term 2: AED 16,119; Term 3: AED 16,119.
- Year 11: KHDA approved AED 68,142; discount AED 14,412; discounted tuition AED 53,730; Resource fee AED 1,200. Term 1: AED 21,492; Term 2: AED 16,119; Term 3: AED 16,119.
- Year 12 (Sixth Form): KHDA approved AED 73,508; discount AED 19,258; discounted tuition AED 54,250; Resource fee AED 1,200. Term 1: AED 21,700; Term 2: AED 16,275; Term 3: AED 16,275.
- Year 13 (Sixth Form): KHDA approved AED 73,508; discount AED 19,258; discounted tuition AED 54,250; Resource fee AED 1,200. Term 1: AED 21,700; Term 2: AED 16,275; Term 3: AED 16,275.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are billed in three instalments. Term 1 fees MUST be paid in full by Term 1 due date (01 August 2025). Term 2 payment due date: 01 December 2025. Term 3 payment due date: 01 March 2026.
- The school withholds termly/annual reports for unpaid fees and issues up to three payment notices; continued non‑payment may lead to suspension and refusal to re‑register for the following academic year in line with KHDA regulations.
- Returned/bounced cheque penalty: AED 250. The school reserves the right to take legal action for unpaid amounts.
- Discounts (sibling, privilege card, corporate) are applied to the final instalment and only apply if all terms are paid and the student completes a full academic year. Only one discount may be applied per child.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; Star International School, Mirdif operates as a day school and does not list boarding fees.

Other costs and fees
- Digital & Physical Resource fees (annual) are shown above per year group; these are payable at the beginning of the academic year or in the first term of joining.
- GCSE and BTEC exam and course fees are charged separately.
- Uniforms (supplier: Trutex) and shoes follow the school's uniform guidelines; uniform purchases are charged separately.
- Additional services provided by third parties and charged separately include school transport, canteen lunches, after‑school care, co‑curricular activities, school trips, and device purchases (e.g., Chromebooks).

Refund information
- Refunds of tuition fees are calculated as follows: if a pupil attends two weeks or less, fees charged for one full month; if attendance is more than two weeks but less than one month, fees charged for two full months; if attendance is more than one month, fees charged for the full term. It can take up to 30 days to process refunds. As per KHDA regulation, the monthly value of the school fee is calculated by dividing the total annual tuition by ten.

Fee payment options and bank details
- Accepted payment methods: Bank transfer, cheque (payable to Star International School), cash, debit/credit card, and online payment.
- Bank transfer details provided for remittance (Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC): Account Name Star International School (Branch); Account Number 13091403920001; IBAN AE240030013091403920001; SWIFT ADCBAEAA; Branch Al Nahyan Camp. Parents are instructed to include the student's name, year group and student ID on remittance advice.

Discounts
- Sibling discounts: second child 10%; third child 15%; fourth child and subsequent children 20% (applied on discounted fees and reflected on the last term payment; discounts are revoked if payments are delayed).
- Privilege cards and corporate discounts: Emirates Platinum card 20% on discounted fees for eldest child; Fazaa, Esaad, Al Futtaim, Majid Al Futtaim, and Al Ghurair employees eligible for 10% on discounted fees. All such discounts must be confirmed at the start of the academic year and cannot be applied mid‑year.

The student community includes over 80 nationalities represented. The overall mix is described as diverse and multicultural, with no single nationality identified as the majority.